1. the quality or state of being florid; excessive ornamentation or elaborateness in style, language, or appearance
Usage: often used to describe writing, speech, or artistic style that is overly decorative or flowery
2. a ruddy or flushed complexion; the quality of being red or rosy in color
Usage: less common; primarily medical or literary usage

Examples

• The floridity of his prose made the simple story difficult to follow.
• Critics complained about the floridity of the baroque architecture.
• Her writing style was marked by excessive floridity and purple prose.
• The floridity of his complexion suggested he had been working in the sun.
• The designer toned down the floridity of the original design to appeal to modern tastes.
• His speech was full of floridity, with elaborate metaphors and flowery language.